Drum Machines
Drum machines are popular electronic music machines consisting of digital signal processing circuits and memory. These are widely used as the backbeat for all types of music such as pop, jazz, salsa, funk and hip-hop. Structurally similar to a small box, a drum machine has a number of small buttons that enables the player to create many different sounds and beats.
The history of drum machines dates back to the 1930s. Early drum machines were referred to as ?rhythm machines.? The first successful drum machine was introduced during the 1970s. It was known as the first programmable rhythm machine that allowed players to create their own beat. The programmable machine allows drummers to create a drumming pattern simply by pressing the
...to different tempos. Students use these to learn to follow a stead beat. They are also great for helping student develop sight-reading skills. Using a metronome helps them learn how to look ahead in the music and anticipate playing the ...